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BG08 LBO

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,771 mi
Last recorded138,771 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 134,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,985 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 128,985 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,873 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 105,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 100,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,550 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no print out for emissions due to low readings.

Fail 23 May 2014 61,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no print out for emissions due to low readings.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,213 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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BG08 LBO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 75,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 LBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG08 LBO registered?

BG08 LBO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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